Widespread Power Outage Across Bangladesh and Historic 55-Year High Deficit

Bangladesh experienced a record electricity deficit of 3,700 MW on August 9, 2026, marking the highest shortfall in 55 years. Severe power shortages have led to widespread load shedding across the country, with many areas experiencing up to 10 hours of outages daily. The crisis is primarily driven by coal and gas supply constraints, technical failures at several power plants, and a significant reduction in power imports from India.